I think I am getting extremely close to moving on with my life. At times I think the bleneded family concept was never for me, but at other times I feel like my wife has not at all supported me or renforced the fact that we can do this together. I know I am a good loving Man, but cannot give all I have to an unloving, unemotional, unaffectionate and unkind woman. This is some peoples personality make-up....I understand that, however does that mean to accept and endure...I'm not sure about that!

If SM has time and her BK are at there BD, should she carve out time to spend time with SS who is 11? I think you have to make an effort to build relationships when given the opportunity. This should be the attitude of a step parent correct?

Today will be another visit to the counseler for my wife and i. i keep hoping that today something will spark her to understand where I'm coming from. She is the first relationship I've had with someone who is not romantic, sentimental and non-communicative on issues that arise within the family or us! Wish us luck!

Is it normal and how many of the bloggers still sleep with there kids? Both boys 7 and 10 have there own rooms, but everynight my wife has to go to bed with them in one room, so all 3 of them sleep in one bed in one room. She finds her way to our room sometime late in the night. She also has to either help give them a shower or ends up showering with them. At what age do you start teaching them more independence?